Salinas de Hidalgo
City in San Luis Potosí, Mexico
Overview
Salinas de Hidalgo is a charming small city in the highlands of San Luis Potosí, known for its historic colonial buildings, tranquil plazas, and authentic local culture. With a friendly community and picturesque surroundings, it makes a great stop for visitors exploring the region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
San Luis Potosí
Population
16,821
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
22.63°, -101.71°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
48
LGBTQ+ Safety
32
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$745
Local Cost
$437
Local Income
$350
Cashless
20
English
15
Temperature
16.4°C
Summer Avg
19.4°C
Winter Avg
11.9°C
Record High
35.8°C
Record Low
-7.0°C
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
462 mm
Internet Speed
88 Mbps
Upload
83 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
7.0
Airport
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Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 62 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.